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File142 - Gender differences in physiological correlates of multitasking2017-09

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2016
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
2016 Grants
Start date: 2017-01

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2016-142
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
142 - Gender differences in physiological correlates of multitasking
Duration: 2017-09
Researcher(s):
Andre Szameitat
Institution(s): Centre for Cognitive Neuroscience, Division of Psychology, Department of Life Sciences, Brunel University London, Uxbridge (UK)
Contents: Contents:
Application form
Correspondence
Research Funding Agreement
Progress report
Final report
Articles
Author: Szameitat, A.
Number of reproductions:
1
Keywords:
Multitasking / Gender differences / Electrodermal activity / Brain imaging / Psychophysiology
DocumentPsychophysiological synchrony during verbal interaction in romantic relationships2018

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2012
Location: SEC PCA
Title:
2012 Grants
Start date: 2013-02

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2012-087
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pasta 24/2012
Title:
087 - Neurobiological correlates of empathy in couples: A study of central and peripheral measures
Duration: 2013-05 - 2017/07
Researcher(s):
Joana Fernandes Pereira Coutinho, Cledna Patricia de Oliveira Silva, Jean Decety, Kristin Perrone McGovern, Óscar Filipe Coelho Neves Gonçalves, Vânia Andrea Sousa Gonçalves Moreira de Lima
Institution(s): Centro de Investigação em Psicologia, Escola de Psicologia, Universidade do Minho (Portugal)
Contents: Contents:
Bursary agreement
Application form
Correspondence
Progress report
2 Articles (1 published and 1 submitted)
Language: eng
Author:
Coutinho, J.
Secondary author(s):
Silva, C. P., Decety, J., McGovern, K., Gonçalves, O., Lima, V.
Number of reproductions:
1
Keywords:
Psychophysiology / Emotion / Empathy / Affective and social behavior / Conjugality / Brain structure and function / Intervention

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2012-087.07
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pasta 24/2012
Title:
Psychophysiological synchrony during verbal interaction in romantic relationships
Publication year: 2018
URL:
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/famp.12371
Abstract/Results: ABSTRACT:
Previous studies about romantic relationships have shown that the reciprocal influence between partners occurs not only at the behavioral and socio-emotional levels, but also at the psychophysiological level. This reciprocal influence is expressed in a pattern of physiological synchrony between partners (i.e., coordinated dynamics of the physiological time series). The main aim of the present study was to explore the presence of a pattern of physiological synchrony in electrodermal activity (EDA) during a couple interaction task. A second objective was to compare the synchrony levels during a negative interaction condition versus a positive interaction condition. Finally, we analyzed the association between synchrony and self-perception of empathy, dyadic empathy, and relationship satisfaction. Thirty-two couples (64 individuals) participated in this study. Each couple performed a structured interaction task while the EDA of both partners was being registered. The quantification of synchrony was based on the cross-correlation of both members' EDA time-series. In order to control for coincidental synchrony, surrogate datasets were created by repeatedly shuffling the original data of spouses X and Y of a dyad and computing synchronies on the basis of the shuffled data (pseudosynchrony values). Our results confirmed the presence of significant EDA synchrony during the interaction. We also found that synchrony was higher during the negative interactions relative to the positive interactions. Additionally, physiological synchrony during positive interaction was higher for those couples in which males scored higher in dyadic empathy. The clinical implications of these findings are discussed.
Accessibility: Document exists in file
Copyright/Reproduction:
By permission
Language:
eng
Author:
Coutinho, J.
Secondary author(s):
Oliveira-Silva, P. , Fernandes, E., Gonçalves, O. F., Correia, D., Mc-Govern, K. P., Tschacher W.
Document type:
Article
Number of reproductions:
1
Reference:
Coutinho, J., Oliveira-Silva, P., Fernandes, E., Gonçalves, O. F., Correia, D., Mc-Govern, K. P., & Tschacher W. (2018). Psychophysiological synchrony during verbal interaction in romantic relationships. Family Process. https://doi.org/10.1111/famp.12371
2-year Impact Factor: 2.679|2018
Times cited: 67|2025-09-17
Indexed document: Yes
Quartile: Q1
Keywords: Intimate Relationships / Physiological Synchrony / Electrodermal activity
DocumentPhysiological synchrony in couples during an dyadic empathic task2016

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2012
Location: SEC PCA
Title:
2012 Grants
Start date: 2013-02

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2012-087
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pasta 24/2012
Title:
087 - Neurobiological correlates of empathy in couples: A study of central and peripheral measures
Duration: 2013-05 - 2017/07
Researcher(s):
Joana Fernandes Pereira Coutinho, Cledna Patricia de Oliveira Silva, Jean Decety, Kristin Perrone McGovern, Óscar Filipe Coelho Neves Gonçalves, Vânia Andrea Sousa Gonçalves Moreira de Lima
Institution(s): Centro de Investigação em Psicologia, Escola de Psicologia, Universidade do Minho (Portugal)
Contents: Contents:
Bursary agreement
Application form
Correspondence
Progress report
2 Articles (1 published and 1 submitted)
Language: eng
Author:
Coutinho, J.
Secondary author(s):
Silva, C. P., Decety, J., McGovern, K., Gonçalves, O., Lima, V.
Number of reproductions:
1
Keywords:
Psychophysiology / Emotion / Empathy / Affective and social behavior / Conjugality / Brain structure and function / Intervention

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2012-087.16
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pasta 24/2012
Title:
Physiological synchrony in couples during an dyadic empathic task
Publication year: 2016
URL:
http://repositorium.sdum.uminho.pt/handle/1822/42678?locale=en
Abstract/Results: ABSTRACT:
For Decety and Lamm 2006, empathy results from the interaction of the cognitive, affective and regulatory domains. Empathy could be considered as an autonomic state that tends to simulate that of another person (Ax, 1964; cit in Levenson & Gottman 1983). From this tendency to simulate another persons emotional state could exist a physiological synchrony (Levenson & Gottman, 1983). On a study about synchrony and therapeutic relationship, synchronized behaviours influenced empathy and perceived communication (Ramseyer & Tschacher, 2006). We aim to explore the presence of synchrony in couples for the Skin Conductance Level (SLC). A second objective is to compare the synchrony on the negative interaction condition with the positive and also, analyze the association between synchrony and self-perception of dyadic empathy and relationship satisfaction. Thirty-two couples participated on this study with ages between 22 and 62 years old. Each couple conducted a empathy task where the SCL was registered. Our results confirmed the presence of SCL-synchrony during the interaction. We verified that it was above-chance level being it.higher during the negative aspects relatively to the positive aspects. No associations were found between SCL-synchrony and self-perception of dyadic empathy and relationship satisfaction. Clinical implications of these findings will be discussed.
Accessibility: Document exists in file
Copyright/Reproduction:
By permission
Language:
eng
Author:
Correia, D.
Document type:
Master's thesis
Number of reproductions:
1
Reference:
Correia, D. (2016). Physiological synchrony in couples during an dyadic empathic task (Master's thesis, University of Minho, Portugal). Retrieved from http://repositorium.sdum.uminho.pt/handle/1822/42678?locale=en
Indexed document: No
Keywords: Master's thesis / Close relationships / Synchrony / Electrodermal activity
DocumentFinal report - Mind-body interactions in writing (M-BW): Psychophysiological and linguistic synchronous correlates of expressive writing2020

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2016
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
2016 Grants
Start date: 2017-01

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2016-312
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
312 - Mind-body interactions in writing (M-BW): Psychophysiological and linguistic synchronous correlates of expressive writing
Duration: 2017-04 - 2020-09
Researcher(s):
Rui Alves, Teresa Limpo, Sara Costa, Ana Sousa, Mónica Moreira, José Leal
Institution(s): Neurocognition and Language Research Group, Faculty of Psychology and Education Sciences of the University of Porto (Portugal); Faculty of Sciences of the University of Porto, (Portugal)
Contents: Contents:
Application form
Correspondence
Research Funding Agreement
Progress report
Final report
Articles
Author: Alves, R. A.
Secondary author(s):
Limpo, T., Costa, S., Sousa, A., Moreira, M., Leal, J.
Number of reproductions:
1
Keywords:
Expressive writing / Emotional lexical database / Handwriting / Psychophysiological indexes / Psychophysiology

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2016-312.01
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
Final report - Mind-body interactions in writing (M-BW): Psychophysiological and linguistic synchronous correlates of expressive writing
Publication year: 2020
URL:
https://www.bial.com/media/3331/mind-body-interactions-in-writing-m-bw.pdf
Abstract/Results: ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND
The bodily manifestations of the mind while writing have barely been studied. Expressive writing is a particular form of writing in which a person narrates a personal, deeply charged emotional event. Expressive writing is associated with a considerable number of health benefits. Despite these benefits, the mechanisms through which expressive writing operates is still poorly understood.
AIMS
In M-BW we sought to explore the writing, linguistic and psychophysiological, and emotion regulation correlates of expressive writing.
METHOD
We conducted two studies in which participants were randomly assigned to one of two groups, the expressive writing group (traumatic event) or the control group (daily routine). During writing we recorded writing in real-time, EDA and ECG. In the first study, participants wrote using first person singular, and in the second study, the third person pronoun.
RESULTS
Results from both studies suggest that the expressive writing paradigm has specific writing, linguistic and psychophysiological correlates. In the first study the expressive group showed longer pauses, different function words’ usage and higher sympathovagal balance, as opposed to control. In the second study, the expressive group showed again different usage of function words and higher heart rate, as compared to control.
CONCLUSIONS
Results from both studies suggest that different expressive writing instructions lead to specific writing, linguistic and psychophysiological correlates. These findings are a step forward in the study of expressive writing as a useful exercise for improving physical and psychological well-being, specifically as an opportunity for emotion regulation.
Accessibility: Document exists in file
Language:
eng
Author:
Alves, R. A.
Secondary author(s):
Leal, J., Jacques, T., Azzam, A. P., Paiva, J., Camacho, A., Costa, S., Fadaei, S., Costa, F., Rodrigues, L. P., Abreu, R., Valkanov, H., Costa, R., Barbosa, F.
Document type:
Final report
Number of reproductions:
1
Reference:
Alves, R. A., Leal, J., Jacques, T., Azzam, A. P., Paiva, J., Camacho, A., Costa, S., Fadaei, S., Costa, F., Rodrigues, L. P., Abreu, R., Valkanov, H., Costa, R., & Barbosa, F. (2020). Final report - Mind-body interactions in writing (M-BW): Psychophysiological and linguistic synchronous correlates of expressive writing.
Indexed document: No
Keywords: Expressive writing / Handwriting / Electrodermal activity / Heart rate variability / Emotional regulation

Final report - Mind-body interactions in writing (M-BW): Psychophysiological and linguistic synchronous correlates of expressive writing

Final report - Mind-body interactions in writing (M-BW): Psychophysiological and linguistic synchronous correlates of expressive writing
DocumentReal-time psychophysiological and writing correlates of expressive writing2020

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2016
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
2016 Grants
Start date: 2017-01

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2016-312
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
312 - Mind-body interactions in writing (M-BW): Psychophysiological and linguistic synchronous correlates of expressive writing
Duration: 2017-04 - 2020-09
Researcher(s):
Rui Alves, Teresa Limpo, Sara Costa, Ana Sousa, Mónica Moreira, José Leal
Institution(s): Neurocognition and Language Research Group, Faculty of Psychology and Education Sciences of the University of Porto (Portugal); Faculty of Sciences of the University of Porto, (Portugal)
Contents: Contents:
Application form
Correspondence
Research Funding Agreement
Progress report
Final report
Articles
Author: Alves, R. A.
Secondary author(s):
Limpo, T., Costa, S., Sousa, A., Moreira, M., Leal, J.
Number of reproductions:
1
Keywords:
Expressive writing / Emotional lexical database / Handwriting / Psychophysiological indexes / Psychophysiology

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2016-312.08
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
Real-time psychophysiological and writing correlates of expressive writing
Publication year: 2020
URL:
https://econtent.hogrefe.com/doi/10.1027/1618-3169/a000495?url_ver=Z39.88-2003&rfr_id=ori%3Arid%3Acrossref.org&rfr_dat=cr_pub++0pubmed&
Abstract/Results: ABSTRACT:
Concealing memories and emotions associated with a traumatic event seems to have negative effects on health. Re-enacting those events through writing is an opportunity to disclosure such memories and emotions, and likely for emotion regulation. To study this, 57 university students were randomly assigned to one of two groups. They either completed an expressive writing or a neutral writing task. Real-time writing and psychophysiological data were recorded throughout the experiment to examine writing dynamics associated with emotion regulation and its psychophysiological correlates (EDA and ECG measures). Results showed that the expressive group paused for longer than the control group denotating a positive and medium effect size (?p
2 = .10). Furthermore, during and after writing the expressive group showed a higher LF/ HF ratio than the control group, evidencing a positive and large effect size (?p 2 = .22). These real-time findings are interpreted as signs of emotion regulation happening during writing.
Accessibility: Document exists in file
Copyright/Reproduction:
By permission
Language:
eng
Author:
Jacques, T.
Secondary author(s):
Alves, A. A., Fadaei, S., Barbosa, F.
Document type:
Article
Number of reproductions:
1
Reference:
Jacques, T., Alves, A. A., Fadaei, S., & Barbosa, F. (2020). Real-time psychophysiological and writing correlates of expressive writing. Experimental Psychology, 67(4), 237-245. https://doi.org/10.1027/1618-3169/a000495
2-year Impact Factor: 1.355|2020
Times cited: 4|2025-09-20
Indexed document: Yes
Quartile: Q4
Keywords: Emotion regulation / Expressive writing / Real-time writing measures / Electrodermal activity / Heart rate variability
DocumentElectrodermal activity and expressive writing: Looking at skin conductance level, individual differences and emotions2020

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2016
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
2016 Grants
Start date: 2017-01

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2016-312
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
312 - Mind-body interactions in writing (M-BW): Psychophysiological and linguistic synchronous correlates of expressive writing
Duration: 2017-04 - 2020-09
Researcher(s):
Rui Alves, Teresa Limpo, Sara Costa, Ana Sousa, Mónica Moreira, José Leal
Institution(s): Neurocognition and Language Research Group, Faculty of Psychology and Education Sciences of the University of Porto (Portugal); Faculty of Sciences of the University of Porto, (Portugal)
Contents: Contents:
Application form
Correspondence
Research Funding Agreement
Progress report
Final report
Articles
Author: Alves, R. A.
Secondary author(s):
Limpo, T., Costa, S., Sousa, A., Moreira, M., Leal, J.
Number of reproductions:
1
Keywords:
Expressive writing / Emotional lexical database / Handwriting / Psychophysiological indexes / Psychophysiology

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2016-312.11
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
Electrodermal activity and expressive writing: Looking at skin conductance level, individual differences and emotions
Publication year: 2020
URL:
https://hdl.handle.net/10216/130440
Abstract/Results: ABSTRACT:
Traumatic events in life are typically accompanied by concealed emotions. Writing about traumas can release these emotions and help to regulate them. Despite available knowledge about the effect of expressive writing on health and emotion regulation, principal autonomic influence of expressive writing on emotions, physical changes and individual differences are not clear yet. By analyzing electrodermal activity (EDA) throughout writing, we studied this research topic. To study correlations between expressive writing, bodily changes and individual differences, 57 first year university students were randomly assigned to a control or expressive group, completing a neutral or emotional writing task, respectively. Real-time psychophysiological data was recorded during writing (5 min. baseline; 15 min. writing task; 5 min. post-writing), to examine the psychophysiological and emotional changes. Results showed that participants in the expressive group had higher negative affect compared to the control group after finishing the task. Also, that upon starting the writing task and after finishing it (post-writing), regardless of the writing topic (neutral or expressive), EDA rose. Reward-seeking is a possible reason for the post-writing rise of EDA in both groups.
Additionally, results revealed that extroverts showed lower EDA compared to introverts 5 minutes after starting the writing task likely due to habituation. These findings shed light on the autonomic influences during writing and its effect on emotions, and also, how these can be influenced by individual differences in personality.
Accessibility: Document exists in file
Language:
eng
Author:
Fadaei, S.
Document type:
Master's thesis
Number of reproductions:
1
Reference:
Fadaei, S. (2020). Electrodermal activity and expressive writing: Looking at skin conductance level, individual differences and emotions (Master´s thesis, Faculdade de Psicologia e de Ciências da Educação da Universidade do Porto, Portugal). Retrieved from: https://hdl.handle.net/10216/130440
Indexed document: No
Keywords: Electrodermal activity / Expressive writing / Individual differences and emotions

Electrodermal activity and expressive writing: Looking at skin conductance level, individual differences and emotions

Electrodermal activity and expressive writing: Looking at skin conductance level, individual differences and emotions
DocumentGalvanic skin response (GSR)/Electrodermal/skin conductance biofeedback on epilepsy: A systematic review and meta-analysis2019

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2008
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pastas 1 a
Title:
2008 Grants
Start date: 2009-01

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2008-180
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pasta 20/2008
Title:
180 - Emotional influences on psychophysiological indices of focused attention and response anticipation in social anxiety: A combined neuroimaging and electroencephalographic study
Duration: 2009-10 - 2014-07
Researcher(s):
Yoko Nagai, Hugo Critchley, Marcus Gray
Institution(s): Clinical Imaging Sciences Centre, Brighton and Sussex Medical School, University of Sussex (UK)
Contents: Contents:
Bursary agreement
Application form
Correspondence
Financial report and expenditure documents
Progress report
Final report
Language: eng
Author:
Nagai, Y.
Secondary author(s):
Critchley, H. D. , Gray, M.
Number of reproductions:
1
Keywords:
Psychophysiology / Emotion / Biopsychological problems / Mental health / Anxiety disorders / Cognitive processes / Attention / Brain structure and function

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2008-180.02
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pasta 20/2008
Title:
Galvanic skin response (GSR)/Electrodermal/skin conductance biofeedback on epilepsy: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Publication year: 2019
URL:
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fneur.2019.00377/full
Abstract/Results: ABSTRACT:
Objectives: Dynamic changes in psychophysiological arousal are directly expressed in the sympathetic innervation of the skin. This activity can be measured as tonic and phasic fluctuations in electrodermal activity [Galvanic Skin Response (GSR)/skin conductance]. Biofeedback training can enable an individual to gain voluntary control over this autonomic response and its central correlates. Theoretically, control of psychophysiological arousal may be harnessed as a therapy for epilepsy, to mitigate pre-ictal states. Evidence is accumulating for the clinical efficacy of GSR biofeedback training in the management of drug resistant epilepsy. In this review, we analyse current evidence of efficacy with GSR biofeedback and evaluate the methodology of each study.
Method: We searched published literature pertaining to interventional studies of GSR biofeedback for epilepsy, through MEDLINE and Cochrane databases (1950-2018). Using percentage seizure reduction as an indicator of therapeutic efficacy induced by GSR biofeedback, we used meta-analytic methods to summarize extant findings. We also compare and contrast study design with relevance to the interpretation of outcomes.
Results: Out of 21 articles retrieved for GSR/EDA/Skin conductance biofeedback, four studies were identified as interventional trials, involving 99 patients with drug-resistant epilepsy in total. Three of these studies included a control group and a positive therapeutic effect of biofeedback was reported in each of these. The difference in seizure frequency percentage (Biofeedback-Control) was between -54.4 and -74.0% with an overall weighted mean difference of -64.3% (95% CI: -85.4 to -43.2%). The response rates (proportion of patients manifesting > 50% reduction in seizure frequency) varied from 45 to 66% across studies.
Significance: This timely evaluation highlights the potential value of GSR biofeedback therapy, and informs the optimal study design of larger scale studies that are now required to more definitively establish the utility of this non-invasive, non-pharmacological interventional approach for drug-resistant epilepsy.
Accessibility: Document exists in file
Language:
eng
Author:
Nagai, Y.
Secondary author(s):
Jones, C. I., Sen, A.
Document type:
Article
Number of reproductions:
1
Reference:
Nagai, Y., Jones, C. I., & Sen, A. (2019). Galvanic skin response (GSR)/Electrodermal/skin conductance biofeedback on epilepsy: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Frontiers in Neurology, 10: 377. https://doi.org/10.3389/fneur.2019.00377
2-year Impact Factor: 2.889|2019
Times cited: 42|2025-09-17
Indexed document: Yes
Quartile: Q2
Keywords: Epilepsy / Biofeedback / Galvanic skin response / Skin conductance / Electrodermal activity / Autonomic activity / Behavioral therapy

Galvanic skin response (GSR)/Electrodermal/skin conductance biofeedback on epilepsy: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Galvanic skin response (GSR)/Electrodermal/skin conductance biofeedback on epilepsy: A systematic review and meta-analysis
DocumentModulation of autonomic activity in neurological conditions: Epilepsy and Tourette Syndrome2015

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2008
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pastas 1 a
Title:
2008 Grants
Start date: 2009-01

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2008-180
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pasta 20/2008
Title:
180 - Emotional influences on psychophysiological indices of focused attention and response anticipation in social anxiety: A combined neuroimaging and electroencephalographic study
Duration: 2009-10 - 2014-07
Researcher(s):
Yoko Nagai, Hugo Critchley, Marcus Gray
Institution(s): Clinical Imaging Sciences Centre, Brighton and Sussex Medical School, University of Sussex (UK)
Contents: Contents:
Bursary agreement
Application form
Correspondence
Financial report and expenditure documents
Progress report
Final report
Language: eng
Author:
Nagai, Y.
Secondary author(s):
Critchley, H. D. , Gray, M.
Number of reproductions:
1
Keywords:
Psychophysiology / Emotion / Biopsychological problems / Mental health / Anxiety disorders / Cognitive processes / Attention / Brain structure and function

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2008-180.03
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pasta 20/2008
Title:
Modulation of autonomic activity in neurological conditions: Epilepsy and Tourette Syndrome
Publication year: 2015
URL:
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnins.2015.00278/full
Abstract/Results: ABSTRACT:
This manuscript considers the central but neglected role of the autonomic nervous system in the expression and control of seizures in epilepsy (small) and tics in burette Syndrome (TS). In epilepsy, consideration of autonomic involvement is typically confined to differential diagnoses (e.g., syncope), or in relation to Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP). Investigation is more limited in burette Syndrome. The role of the autonomic nervous system in the generation and prevention of epileptic seizures is largely overlooked. Emotional stimuli such as anxiety and stress are potent causes of seizures and tic activity in epilepsy and TS, respectively. This manuscript will describe a possible neural mechanism by which afferent autonomic projections linked to cognition and behavior influence central thalamo-cortical regulation, which appears to be an important means for controlling both seizure and tic activity. It also summarizes the link between the integrity of the default mode network and autonomic regulation in patients with epilepsy as well as the link between impaired motor control and autonomic regulation in patients with TS. Two neurological conditions; epilepsy and TS were chosen, as seizures and tics represent parameters that can be easily measured to investigate influences of autonomic functions. The FDA biofeedback approach is anticipated to gain a strong position within the next generation of treatment for epilepsy, as a non-invasive technique with minimal side effects. This approach also takes advantage of the current practical opportunity to utilize growing digital health technology.
Accessibility: Document exists in file
Language:
eng
Author:
Nagai, Y.
Document type:
Article
Number of reproductions:
1
Reference:
Nagai, Y. (2015). Modulation of autonomic activity in neurological conditions: Epilepsy and Tourette Syndrome. Frontiers in Neuroscience, 9: 278. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnins.2015.00278
2-year Impact Factor: 3.398|2015
Times cited: 14|2025-09-10
Indexed document: Yes
Quartile: Q2
Keywords: Biofeedback / Electrodermal activity / Sympathetic activity / Behavioral control / Epilepsy / burette Syndrome

Modulation of autonomic activity in neurological conditions: Epilepsy and Tourette Syndrome

Modulation of autonomic activity in neurological conditions: Epilepsy and Tourette Syndrome
DocumentData mining techniques in psychotherapy: applications for studying therapeutic alliance2023

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2012
Location: SEC PCA
Title:
2012 Grants
Start date: 2013-02

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2012-178
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pasta 22/2012
Title:
178 - How collaboration in psychotherapy becomes therapeutic: a study of interactive and psychophysiological processes in good and poor outcome cases
Duration: 2013-06 - 2017-01
Researcher(s):
Eugénia Maria Ribeiro Pereira, Adriana Sampaio, Cledna Patricia Silva, António P. Ribeiro, Adam O. Horvath, William B. Stiles, Inês Sousa, Joana Mourão, Dulce Pinto, Zita Sousa
Institution(s): Centro de Investigação em Psicologia (CIPsi/UM), School of Psychology, Universidade do Minho (Portugal)
Contents: Contents:
Bursary agreement
Application form
Correspondence
Progress reports
Final reports
Master theses
PhD theses
Article
Language: eng
Author:
Pereira, E.
Secondary author(s):
Sampaio, A., Silva, C. P., Ribeiro, A., Horvath, A., Stiles, W., Sousa, I., Mourão, J., Pinto, D., Sousa, Z.
Number of reproductions:
1
Keywords:
Psychophysiology / Intervention / Assessment tools

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2012-178.21
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
Data mining techniques in psychotherapy: applications for studying therapeutic alliance
Publication year: 2023
URL:
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-023-43366-6
Abstract/Results: ABSTRACT:
Therapeutic Alliance (TA) has been consistently reported as a robust predictor of therapy outcomes and is one of the most investigated therapy relational factors. Research on therapists' and clients' contributions to the alliance development and the alliance-outcome relationship had shown mixed results. The relation of the therapist's and client's biological markers with the alliance is an important and under-investigated topic. Taking advantage of data mining techniques, this exploratory study aimed to investigate the role of different therapist and client factors, including heart rate (HR) and electrodermal activity (EDA), in relation to TA. Twenty-two dyads with 6 therapists and 22 clients participated in the study. The Working Alliance Inventory (WAI) was used to evaluate the client's and therapist's perception of the alliance at the end of each session and through the therapy processes. The Cross-Industry Standard Process for Data Mining (CRISP-DM) was used to explore patterns that may contribute to TA. Machine Learning (ML) models have been employed to provide insights into the predictors and correlates of TA. Our results showed that Linear Regression (LR) was the best technique for predicting the therapist's TA, with client "Diagnostic" and therapy "Termination" being identified as significant predictors of the therapist's TA. In addition, for clients' TA, the Random Forest (RF) was shown to have the best performance. The therapist's TA and therapy "Outcome" were observed as the most influential predictors for the client's TA. In addition, while the Heart Rate (therapist) was negatively associated with the therapist's TA, EDA in the client was a physiological indicator related to the client's TA. Overall, these findings can assist in identifying key factors that therapists should focus on to enhance the quality of therapeutic alliance. Results are discussed in terms of their consistency with empirical literature, innovative and interdisciplinary research on the therapeutic alliance field, and, in particular, the use of the Data Mining approach in a psychotherapy context.
Accessibility: Document exists in file
Language:
eng
Author:
Mosavi, N. S.
Secondary author(s):
Ribeiro, E., Sampaio, A., Santos, M. F.
Document type:
Article
Number of reproductions:
1
Reference:
Mosavi, N. S., Ribeiro, E., Sampaio, A., & Santos, M. F. (2023). Data mining techniques in psychotherapy: applications for studying therapeutic alliance. Scientific Reports, 13(1), 16409. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-43366-6
2-year Impact Factor: 3.8|2023
Times cited: 2|2025-09-26
Indexed document: Yes
Quartile: Q1
Keywords: Therapeutic alliance / Heart rate / Electrodermal activity

Data mining techniques in psychotherapy: applications for studying therapeutic alliance

Data mining techniques in psychotherapy: applications for studying therapeutic alliance
DocumentAn experiment with three studies of physiological connectedness amongst twins and its possible relationship to attachment2024

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2010
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pastas 1 a 23
Title:
2010 Grants
Start date: 2011-01

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2010-193
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pasta 16/2010
Title:
193 - Attachment and exceptional experiences amongst twins reporting "exceptional experiences"
Duration: 2013-10 - 2016-04
Researcher(s):
Göran Brusewitz, Adrian Parker, Lynn Cherkas
Institution(s): Department of Psychology, University of Gothenburg (Sweden) and Department of Twin Research and Genetic Epidemiology, King’s College, London (UK)
Contents: Contents:
Bursary agreement
Application form
Correspondence
Progress reports
Final report
Language: eng
Author:
Brusewitz, G.
Secondary author(s):
Parker, A., Cherkas, L.
Number of reproductions:
2
Keywords:
Parapsychology / Extrasensory perception (ESP) / Anomalous cognition/experiences / Affective and social behavior / Attachment

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2010-193.05
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
An experiment with three studies of physiological connectedness amongst twins and its possible relationship to attachment
Publication year: 2024
URL:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1550830724000089
Abstract/Results: ABSTRACT:
Fourteen pairs of twins were selected on the basis of their high scores on The Exceptional Experiences Questionnaire (EEQ), which documents the frequency and intensity of telepathic and synchronistic experiences amongst twins. The twins alternated in the role of sender in which they were exposed to a surprise or shock stimulus and in the role of receiver in which their electrodermal activity (EDA) was monitored. Sender and receiver were placed in laboratory rooms at remote ends of a building separated by distance and barriers ensuring sensory isolation. Twins in the role of sender were presented with a series of surprise or shock stimuli during the period randomly selected for presentation. This was one out of the 8 periods occurring in the block of 5 minutes. Within the selected period, the actual presentation lasted 30 seconds and occurred at approximately the midpoint of the period. The stimulus presentation in this block of 5 minutes was repeated 5 times making thereby a 25-minute session for each twin belonging to the sender-receiver pair. During this session, the other twin in the role of receiver, had been equipped with electrodes recording EDA and otherwise advised to relax during the session. The task for the judge in the studies was to use the electrophysiological data from the non-shocked twin to identify the exact periods when the stimuli had been exposed to the sending twin. The EDA from 91 useable presentations were displayed and analysed for the purpose of locating any peak EDA response in each of the possible eight periods corresponding to the stimuli exposure times. Correct identifications would thus occur by chance one in eight times. The attempts at these identifications were carried out by GB, a researcher experienced at EDA interpretation but blind as to the periods that had been chosen for the stimulus exposure. The findings from the three experimental studies showed there were 18 correct identifications out of the total 91 stimulus exposures (MCE = 11.4), which reached statistical significance on a one-tailed t-test (p = .043), and with a binomial test (p = .03, one-tailed). However, only one of the three studies reached significance, in this case at the same level as the collective results (p = .043, one-tailed). Two explanations for this are the observed variability in the task-performances of the pairs of twins and in the differences in the sources of the twins for each of the studies. The results of a questionnaire entitled ‘Experiences in Close Relationships’ (ECR), adapted for twin relationships to assess their degree of attachment, indicated that those twins with many “correct identifications of epochs from the EDA” were not significantly different from the others on this measure of attachment. However, it should be noted that the twins here according to the ECR all had close emotional relationships to each other, thereby giving too little variation to adequately test the hypotheses concerning the role of attachment. The data provides justification for carrying out further studies using this methodology and furthermore that pairs of twins should be used with greater variation in attachment measures. The results are briefly discussed in the context of recent findings concerning the neuropsychology of experiences of synchronicity.
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Language:
eng
Author:
Brusewitz, G.
Secondary author(s):
Parker, A.
Document type:
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Number of reproductions:
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Reference:
Brusewitz, G., & Parker, A. (2024). An experiment with three studies of physiological connectedness amongst twins and its possible relationship to attachment. Explore, 20(5), 102982. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.explore.2024.01.008
2-year Impact Factor: 2.2|2024
Times cited: 0|2025-09-26
Indexed document: Yes
Quartile: Q2
Keywords: Connectedness / Twins / Telepathy / Attachment / Synchronous experiences / Exceptional experiences / Electrodermal activity
DocumentTopographically selective motor inhibition under threat of pain2024

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Start date: 2021-01

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2020-047
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
047 - Fear in action: How Pavlovian fear learning shapes goal-directed motor responses
Duration: 2021-03 - 2024-03
Researcher(s):
Francesca Starita, Giuseppe di Pellegrino
Institution(s): Centre for Studies and Research in Cognitive Neuroscience - CsrNC, Department of Psychology, University of Bologna (Italy)
Contents: Contents:
Application form
Correspondence
Research Funding Agreement
Progress report
Final report
Articles
Language: eng
Author:
Starita, F.
Secondary author(s):
di Pellegrino, G.
Number of reproductions:
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Keywords:
Pavlovian learning / Goal-directed action / Motor cortex / Fear / Psychophysiology

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2020-047.13
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
Topographically selective motor inhibition under threat of pain
Publication year: 2024
URL:
https://doi.org/10.1097/j.pain.0000000000003301
Abstract/Results: ABSTRACT:
Pain-related motor adaptations may be enacted predictively at the mere threat of pain, before pain occurrence. Yet, in humans, the neurophysiological mechanisms underlying motor adaptations in anticipation of pain remain poorly understood. We tracked the evolution of changes in corticospinal excitability (CSE) as healthy adults learned to anticipate the occurrence of lateralized, muscle-specific pain to the upper limb. Using a Pavlovian threat conditioning task, different visual stimuli predicted pain to the right or left forearm (experiment 1) or hand (experiment 2). During stimuli presentation before pain occurrence, single-pulse transcranial magnetic stimulation was applied over the left primary motor cortex to probe CSE and elicit motor evoked potentials from target right forearm and hand muscles. The correlation between participants' trait anxiety and CSE was also assessed. Results showed that threat of pain triggered corticospinal inhibition specifically in the limb where pain was expected. In addition, corticospinal inhibition was modulated relative to the threatened muscle, with threat of pain to the forearm inhibiting the forearm and hand muscles, whereas threat of pain to the hand inhibited the hand muscle only. Finally, stronger corticospinal inhibition correlated with greater trait anxiety. These results advance the mechanistic understanding of pain processes showing that pain-related motor adaptations are enacted at the mere threat of pain, as sets of anticipatory, topographically organized motor changes that are associated with the expected pain and are shaped by individual anxiety levels. Including such anticipatory motor changes into models of pain may lead to new treatments for pain-related disorders.
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Language:
eng
Author:
Betti, S.
Secondary author(s):
Badioli, M., Dalbagno, D., Garofalo, S., di Pellegrino, G., Starita, F.
Document type:
Article
Number of reproductions:
1
Reference:
Betti, S., Badioli, M., Dalbagno, D., Garofalo, S., di Pellegrino, G., & Starita, F. (2024). Topographically selective motor inhibition under threat of pain. Pain, 165(12), 2851–2862. https://doi.org/10.1097/j.pain.0000000000003301
2-year Impact Factor: 5.5|2024
Times cited: 3|2025-09-27
Indexed document: Yes
Quartile: Q1
Keywords: Pavlovian conditioning / Fear conditioning / Threat learning / Pain anticipation / Corticospinal excitability / TMS / MEP / Skin conductance / Electrodermal activity / Noxious stimuli / Nociception / Fear of pain

Topographically selective motor inhibition under threat of pain

Topographically selective motor inhibition under threat of pain